Physician (Primary Care)

SummaryThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval – award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.QualificationsApplicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.Basic RequirementsUnited States citizenship (non‑citizens may only be appointed when no qualified citizens can be recruited)Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicineDegree must have been obtained from a VA–approved school for the year of completionFull and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or District of ColumbiaResidency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to board certification; or other residencies that the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems appropriateResidency currently enrolled in an ACGME/AOA accredited program and meeting basic requirements may be appointed as a “Physician Resident Provider” (PRP)PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis; PRPs are not independent practitioners and will not be privilegedPRPs must have a scope of practice that allows restricted duties under supervisionProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: 3 years of primary care experience.Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5019.BenefitsCompetitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increasesPaid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a possible 5‑day paid absence for CME)Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributionInsurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care (many federal programs can be carried into retirement)License: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingResponsibilitiesWork 100% of time in a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)Participate in educational programs for service personnel and medical staffMonitor quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care in primary careConduct miscellaneous activities of primary care service, including special projects that enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Primary Care or Chief of StaffDemonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model at all organizational levelsParticipate in quality assurance programs, peer reviews, and chart reviewsAttend monthly primary care service management meetings and quarterly COS meetings as per bylaws and assignments by the Chief of Primary CareComplete medical records in accordance with bylaws and regulations of the primary care staffParticipate in primary care staff committee assignmentsPerform other duties assigned by the Chief of Primary CareParticipate in and attend CME activities and VA continuing educational activitiesRepresent primary care service in communications, consultations, and conferences with other clinical, ancillary, and administrative servicesCurrent BLS required / ACLS desirableWork schedule: Monday–Friday 08:00–16:30 #J-18808-Ljbffr